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Lord Mayor unveils $5 million relief package for struggling businesses and community groups

$5 million relief package for struggling businesses and community groups   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed $5 million in fees, rents and charges will be waived for Brisbane businesses and community groups being heavily impacted by the spread of coronavirus.   Cr Schrinner said his Council’s latest economic relief package will benefit [...]

Lord Mayor unveils $5 million relief package for struggling businesses and community groups2022-01-19T01:46:56+00:00

Cutters Landing Riverwalk Rehabilitation project

Cutters Landing Riverwalk Rehabilitation Stage 2 works – temporary partial riverwalk closure and detour   WHAT WORKS ARE COMING UP? Works are required to repair and replace elements of the riverwalk to ensure the riverwalk remains safe for ongoing community use. This includes repairing and replacing some deck panels and supporting beams, concrete repair works [...]

Cutters Landing Riverwalk Rehabilitation project2021-12-24T00:32:27+00:00

Fodder for thought: Schrinner Council forages eucalypt for sick koalas

Fodder for thought The Schrinner Council’s special feeding program for Brisbane’s koala population is experiencing continued demand.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Council’s koala fodder plantation in Wacol harvested around 40 stems a week for sick koalas.   “Koalas are such special creatures and we want to ensure they survive and thrive in our [...]

Fodder for thought: Schrinner Council forages eucalypt for sick koalas2021-12-23T00:30:39+00:00

Celebrate sustainably this Christmas

Vicki Howard Composting HUB     Brisbane residents are being reminded to stay sustainable this holiday season to ensure our city stays clean and green as the festive cheer is dialled up.   Civic Cabinet Chair for City Standard Kim Marx said residents already did a great job at recycling and reducing waste, [...]

Celebrate sustainably this Christmas2021-12-21T00:21:41+00:00

School holidays made easy with 100s of free and low cost activities

Children's Entertainment this Summer   The Schrinner Council is putting on hundreds of free and low-cost activities to help keep children entertained these summer holidays.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there are more than 790 activities planned across Brisbane during the summer break, with something for children of all ages.   “I know holiday [...]

School holidays made easy with 100s of free and low cost activities2021-12-09T02:24:22+00:00

What makes a Brisbetter Day Out after dark?

Brisbane’s nighttime economy survey The Lord Mayor and our Schrinner Council are taking action to help rebuild Brisbane’s nighttime economy.  That action is part of my duties as both your local councillor, and as the Council Chair of Community , Arts and Nighttime Economy.   We all go out at night.   Whether it be to [...]

What makes a Brisbetter Day Out after dark?2021-12-24T00:58:29+00:00

Lord Mayor sleighs bus fares for Christmas

Bus travel for Brisbane commuters will be free throughout the two weekends before Christmas, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced.   Cr Schrinner said the Free Festive Bus Fares initiative on Council’s 1200 buses was a thank you to commuters who continued to use public transport and key part of his plan to help retailers [...]

Lord Mayor sleighs bus fares for Christmas2021-11-30T02:52:31+00:00

Lord Mayor names fresh batch of local artists to watch in 2022

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed the names of the up-and-coming Brisbane musicians set to kickstart their careers by taking part in the Schrinner Council’s highly-regarded music program, The QUBE Effect. Cr Schrinner said 24 musicians, including hip hop artists, an indie rock band and solo singers, had been chosen to be part of the QUBE Effect program which has helped launch the careers of some of [...]

Lord Mayor names fresh batch of local artists to watch in 20222021-11-26T01:31:06+00:00

All aboard for Brisbane’s new ferry timetable

  New Ferry Timetables 2021 More weekday CityCats, a trial of NightCats and the introduction of services to the exciting new Howard Smith Wharves terminal will be implemented by the Schrinner Council following a review of Brisbane’s ferry network.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new and improved ferry services, which would start in [...]

All aboard for Brisbane’s new ferry timetable2021-11-25T06:53:06+00:00
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